This award is presented in recognition of a Local Administrators of Special Education (LASE) group that provides outstanding service to its members, and support for MO-CASE and CASE initiatives on behalf of students with disabilities. This award is presented annually at the MO-CASE Awards Banquet. LASE groups may apply by submitting a nomination form which is included in this issue of The Director, and posted on the MO-CASE website.

The scholarship supports graduate level training in special education administration and will be awarded to an individual who is employed or aspires to be employed as a special education administrator. The scholarship amount of $1,000 may be awarded to more than one applicant annually. Candidates must demonstrate outstanding promise and a desire to further their careers in the field of special education administration.

This award, which was first presented in 2016, is given in recognition of district-level implementation of a systematic multi-tier system of supports (MTSS) for students. Up to 10 districts will be recognized at the annual MO-CASE Awards Banquet. Districts may apply by completing an online survey about essential components of a viable MTSS.

Click here to access the survey. All districts are encouraged to complete the survey.